The following article is a must-read for anyone who needs to break an old lock or simply take possession of someone else's property. In principle, it is possible to break a padlock, but it all depends on its type. If a padlock is hanging on a huge door, then you will need considerable effort, but nothing is impossible! Recently, a new method of opening locks has become known: a video about how to break a padlock with a wrench is all over the Internet. Is it really that simple? Is this possible at home? Read on to learn how to break a padlock.
Opening a padlock
Padlocks are often used for garages, sheds, summer rooms and the like. This is explained by the fact that such locks are quite strong, but are still not suitable for houses and apartments due to their bulkiness and impracticality in use. Door locks, which are used for entrance doors, are much more reliable, practical and convenient. There are several types of padlocks:
- Barn.
- With cylinder mechanism.
- Disk.
- Selmash.
Padlocks are often used for garages, sheds, summer rooms and the like
Overall, the padlock mechanism is quite simple. But sometimes it still fails and then the question arises - how to open a padlock? If you decide to make an ego yourself, then you need to understand that most likely you will open it only by completely breaking it. If you are ready to make such sacrifices, feel free to break, pull out or unbend his noose. Then you will be able to get into the room, but you will still have to buy a new lock.
Also, there are two more options in which you should call a locksmith. Firstly, you will need a locksmith if you do not value the lock, but you do not have special tools to break the lock. Or, for example, you do not have enough strength for such an action. In this case, the master will come, open the lock and leave. But the lock, which is typical, will have to buy a new lock.
Secondly, you should call a locksmith if you value the lock and don’t want to break it. Or the key is stuck in the lock; you just need to remove it. In this case, the locksmith will try to open the lock without damage. This is not always possible, because sometimes the castle is irrevocably damaged. It is important that the locksmith may be able to revive the castle, but you most likely will not be able to do this. If you decide to open the lock yourself, you will most likely simply break the lock completely.
When deciding how to open a padlock - call a specialist or do it yourself - take into account the fact that you may simply not have the necessary equipment. To pick locks, you need to be able to apply force correctly, and not everyone can do even such a simple thing.
How do door opening specialists work?
If there is no key, and it is impossible to open the door without it, then there is one way to solve this problem: call a worker from a specialized workshop. The front door lock is a complex device, and it cannot be opened without a special tool.
In almost all cities there are companies specializing in opening doors in unusual situations. They guarantee the arrival of an employee at any time of the day and in the shortest possible time. In order for the work to be completed quickly and efficiently, specialists will ask you to provide them with information about the installed constipations. Upon arrival of the master, you must confirm that this is your apartment and you live in it. Otherwise, it will be possible to open the door only with a police representative.
A good specialist will cope with this work in a few minutes, without damaging either the lock or the door. This work is paid, but the price will be much lower than installing another lock or repairing a damaged door. Some people ask how to open the front door if the lock or key in the cylinder is broken. In such a situation, you cannot do without plumbing tools. Most likely the lock will be broken, but it will need to be replaced.
Some companies offer the services of industrial climbers, but this is expensive and they do not work at night. If a branded locking device is installed on the door, then opening it from the inside by ordering and paying for additional services will be more profitable than buying and installing another lock.
After completing the work, the company checks the quality and provides a guarantee for the repair of the opened device. If the lock had to be broken during the work, experts will give a recommendation on which model is best to install on this door.
Opening a padlock yourself
Today there are many ways to open a padlock. Many of them are used by professional craftsmen, and some are suitable for absolutely any person, which will be discussed. To open it ourselves, we first have to understand the structure of the lock and understand the principle of operation of the mechanism.
One of the most well-known methods is to open the lock using a paper clip, hairpin or elastic wire. There is a latch in the lock mechanism, which we will try to unlock using these tools. To do this, we insert a correctly straightened paperclip into the keyhole and pick it out, hooking the latch.
Often, padlocks use a mechanism whose operating principle involves pressing a special button. When the key gets into the keyhole of such a lock, the same button is pressed - this leads to the opening of the mechanism. Therefore, there is nothing complicated in the process of opening this lock and, thanks to the tools at hand, you can try to press the button.
Often, padlocks use a mechanism whose operating principle is to press a special button
The most commonly used locks are those whose mechanism is powered by a spring. Sometimes such locks are used in suitcases and travel bags. These are often Chinese locks and can be opened using a simple knife. This method does not always work, but you can try it, as it does not require any effort. You can experiment using the same paper clip or nail. The main thing is to try to get to the spring and press on it.
There is a method for opening a padlock using a tin can. It is enough to simply cut out a trefoil of the correct shape, which we then insert into the hole of the bow and try to free it from the latch.
To open the lock yourself, in any case, you need to work hard and spend your time. It is often much easier to contact a special service, whose specialists will perform a prompt and high-quality autopsy. In this case, your lock will remain in working order and will last for many years to come!
Causes of problems
Before solving the problem, it is necessary to determine why the mechanism is jammed. There are a number of reasons why a structure may fail:
Foreign objects accidentally falling into the keyhole. Dirt and trash. Lack of necessary care. Careless handling of the door. Warping of the door frame or the leaf itself. Unprofessional door installation. Damage to the spring mechanism. Manufacturing defects.
The first reason why a lock may jam is a blockage. Pieces of paint, wood or any other debris may get into the mechanism. Also, locking devices often jam due to lack of lubrication. If a lubricated mechanism does not work, a broken spring may be the cause of the problem.
If the door is heavy, two hinges cannot hold it in its original position. This may cause the locking mechanism to jam. Also, the hinges may be unevenly spaced, causing the doors to sit unevenly. In this case, they open with difficulty, and as a result, the locking mechanism fails.
The operation of the locking device can be hampered not only by damage to the door, but also by a worn rubber seal. To prevent such a problem, you should not use cheap, low-quality fittings.
Harbingers of failure:
- strange clicks;
- tight closure;
- The key turns normally in the keyhole, but it does not open the door.
If you notice such signs, call a specialist immediately.
Several ways to open a padlock without a key
- The most vulnerable to burglary are open-type padlocks.
Even the bow at the top is not covered with anything. And the place where it is attached to the body is the weak point of locks of this type. An additional factor that instills false hope in the souls of lock owners is information about supposedly hardened shackles. When checked, it turns out that Chinese popular, not very expensive locks are “hardened” only in words; in fact, the shackle can simply be cut off with a hacksaw, cut with a bolt cutter or a rebar cutter. - You can break off the shackle of a padlock (open type) using an adjustable or gas wrench, as well as any device that allows you to firmly fix the lock.
- The bolts in large barn locks are broken out with utility tools to create leverage.
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Picking the lock
How to break a cylinder padlock? Such products require a special approach. In order to break into this lock, it is necessary to destroy or tear out the secret mechanism of the lock. If you are not a master at using master keys, then all that remains is to use brute physical force. The most accessible way is to screw a self-tapping screw into the lock cylinder and remove it together with the cylinder mechanism using a nail puller.
In order to break the cylinder, screws with tapered threads are used. They are screwed into the lock hole counterclockwise one by one, moving from a small diameter to a larger one. After using a screw of the largest diameter, the cylinder bursts. And its pieces are removed from the body. After which the “dog” turns and the lock opens. The so-called “bayonet” is also used to destroy locks. It is made of chrome vanadium steel and cuts through the metal of the lock like a knife cuts through butter.
To break a lock, a roll is suitable - a metal tool made of especially strong steel, the body of which has a smooth thickening. Using a lever, the roller expands the key hole. About 70% of existing padlocks can be rolled this way.
Sometimes you can get rid of a padlock only by cutting off the eyes on the door through which the lock shackle is threaded.
Luggage padlocks have a very primitive structure and are easily opened with a paper clip bent in an arc. If you insert a paperclip into a lock and turn it, sooner or later the paperclip will move the spring with which the lock is latched. And it will open.
There is another easy way to open a padlock without even damaging it. To do this, you need to cut a blank from a tin can of cola or beer. Having cut off the bottom and lid of the jar, cut the resulting cylinder in half. On one of the halves we draw a T-shaped figure (“the leg” should be of such a size that it can wrap around the lock’s shackle). We cut out the tin blank and roll it into a semicircle. The “leg” is inserted into the hole between the body and the lock shackle, and then rotated in a circle. By pulling the shackle you can verify that the lock is open.
Cause of failure
Before you begin to solve the problem, you need to determine the cause of the breakdown. To do this, you need to understand how the lock behaves. In the case where the key fits safely into the keyhole, but does not turn at all, the cause of the breakdown will be the secret mechanism of the device. If the key enters with problems, then the problem is most likely in the key.
As for the key, everything is very simple. You can replace it or use a spare set. The main thing is that it does not break or get stuck in the lock before. To do this, if you experience difficulty inserting the key into the lock, you do not need to try to turn it by force. Such actions are stupid and will undoubtedly lead to the key breaking.
With the secret mechanism, things are somewhat different. Due to the fact that it is located inside the castle, access to it is much more difficult. Before disassembling the lock, you need to determine what type of secret mechanism is used in your lock. You don't need to be an expert to do this, just look at the key itself. Among the types of secret mechanisms there are the following:
- Cylinder secret mechanism;
- Level secret mechanism;
- Magnetic secret mechanism;
- Rack and pinion secret mechanism.
Magnetic and rack and pinion ones do not require turning the key, and, therefore, you definitely will not encounter them. It remains to deal with the lever and cylinder secret mechanisms.
Level secret mechanism
When faced with the question of how to open a lock if the key does not turn, after determining the type of secret mechanism, you need to check whether it is clogged with dirt or dust. To do this, lubricate it with WD-40. At the same time, when you try again, press down the door a little to make the relay move easier. This method will help open the lock, and therefore the door.
If the lock does not open due to the fact that they tried to open it with a master key or in some other way, then it will not be possible to open it with a key at all. You can understand this if the previous method does not work. In this case, you should use force to open the door. Forceful action will help with any type of problem, but you can get by with other, more delicate methods.
A lock with a lever secret can be opened using a drill. First you need to determine the location of the fastening element that holds the bolt. This is quite difficult to do as it is very small. Take out your phone and look on the Internet for a diagram of the installed lock. It will clearly indicate the location of the fasteners. Having found it, start drilling through the entire canvas with a drill. After this, the door will also open. Using these methods, you will be able to open the lock of the interior door, as well as the entrance door.
Cylinder secret mechanism
This mechanism is similar to a lever mechanism. If a broken key or a damaged key was inserted into the cylinder lock, then there is a high probability that it will not only not turn, but will become firmly stuck. In this case, there is no need to continue the force. A weak key will definitely break and cause much more problems.
Take the same WD-40 or car oil and lubricate the inside of the key and lock. After this, slowly begin to swing the key from side to side to remove it from the door lock. When you manage to get the key, be sure to inspect it for damage. It will be possible to open it again with a duplicate only if no fragments of the key remain in the keyhole.
If you tried to open the cylinder lock, you can resort to the method of drilling out the cylinder. This is one of the proven methods for opening a lock without a key. This must be done extremely carefully using a screwdriver. Turn on low speed, place a drill for working on metal and bend the tip of the screwdriver. This way you get a tool called a “roll”.
How to open a padlock without a key
Opening with a paperclip is the most effective and long-proven method of working with a jammed padlock.
Today, an old padlock is often found in a garage, pantry, attic or warehouse. The main advantage and reason for the prevalence of a padlock is its low cost, simplicity of design and, at the same time, reliability.
It is simply impossible to open a door with such a lock if the key is lost, because... the lock shackle is made of steel, and garage and warehouse doors are usually metal.
Also often the reason for the inability to open the door is wear and tear of the security mechanism. Over time, due to regular use, its internal secretion may simply wear off. If the lock hangs in the open air, due to the influence of external factors (moisture, frost), the formation of corrosion centers is simply inevitable. In this case, if there is no desire to use an angle grinder and damage the canvas, anyone will think about how to open a padlock.
This is actually a fairly common problem. Many different methods have been accumulated to solve it. Many people resort to a master key made from an aluminum can. You can easily make a shamrock shape using an empty Coca-Cola can. The mechanism itself is broken using the middle tongue.
Opening with a paperclip is the most effective and long-proven method of working with a jammed padlock. The specificity is to get a bent paper clip or wire into a special clamp, which should unclench and release the staple from the base. In some samples, a button is provided instead of a latch; the operating principle is not much different. A wire bent in the shape of an G must be inserted into the hole and slowly and carefully turned.
It is important to remember that during rotation you should pay attention to which direction the mechanism turns easiest.
Next, a second master key of the same type is used and inserted into the upper area of the keyhole in order to find special pins, which, after detection, gradually rise. After all the pins are open, the lower pick is turned again.
In most cases, you can open a padlock yourself using a regular pin, knife, or special master keys, which can be found in craftsmen or locksmiths. You can learn more about how to open a semicircular padlock without a key in the corresponding video. Often, with the help of o, it is important to assemble the required lock combination, which is presented in the form of a set of ordinary horizontal plates.
Key selection
In the cult Soviet film “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!” the main character gets into the main character's apartment without opening or breaking into it - he simply uses his key, which fits a standard lock. And this happens not only in movies, but also in reality. The key selection method can be applied to budget locks, especially if it is a Chinese door made of thin metal, which were popular in the mid-to-late 2000s. The locks installed in these doors can be opened by selecting a key in a few minutes, because the Chinese were not particularly concerned with the variety of combinations and stuck on tons of doors with almost identical first-class locking mechanisms. The solution is to replace the door or at least the lock with a modern one, preferably at least third class.
How to open a disc padlock
A characteristic feature of this mechanism is the presence not of pins, as in other models, but of several disks with specific holes, which significantly complicate entry into the room. To ensure that the discs are placed in the correct position, it is important to select a wrench with suitable grooves.
Considering the specificity of the design, with minimal loss of time, you can open a disc padlock without a key only with a correctly selected master key or a bent flat-head screwdriver, which must be driven into the lock and turned with force.
Removing the front door lock cylinder
The main tool for replacing the cylinder is a Phillips screwdriver. On most entrance doors, the handles and the square pin connecting them are first removed. Some models have protective pads on the end of the door, which are also removable. Next, the screw securing the cylinder mechanism is unscrewed from the end of the door on the flat lock bar. After its removal, the larva moves, but does not leave the nest. By turning the key 10-15 degrees inside the core, the rotating tongue is aligned with the body, after which it is ready for removal. You can pull the larva out of the nest with a key or by pressing your finger on the opposite side. The cylinder mechanism should be easily removed from the socket; the application of force and the stopper indicate incomplete disassembly of the lock.
How to open a barn padlock
A paper clip, bobby pin, or wire are the burglar's favorite materials.
The classic method of opening locks, which is always demonstrated in detective series and is really effective, is opening with two paper clips. The paper clips need to be bent into the letter G. Insert the first one into the hole and begin to rotate, trying to set the lock mechanism in motion.
When you feel that you have engaged the mechanism, hold it with one hand and insert the second paperclip into the top of the lock with the other. Feel for the pins and lift them one by one. When all the pins are raised, continue turning the first paperclip and the lock will open.
Bumper key or master key
The most gentle way to open a locked door is to use master keys, but the method is labor-intensive and requires certain skills and experience. You will need 2 wires - one straight to rotate the cylinder, the second with a curved end, which you need to tap on the pins. The goal is to build the right combination, then the lock will open.
An easier hacking method is to use a bump key. Its profile matches the original one and has a specific cutting of the heights of the secrets, which makes it possible to open the lock. After placing the key in the hole, it is struck (with a mallet, a screwdriver), the impact is transmitted to the support pins, pressed against the code springs. They repel and a space is formed between the pairs for a split second. The code pins remain in the core, and the support pins fly off into the body. At this time, you need to turn the key towards opening.
Attention! Opening the lock using the above methods is only permissible for the owner of the premises, his authorized representative or representatives of authorized departments. According to paragraph 1 of Art. 139 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, criminal entry into someone else’s area is criminally punishable.
How to open the best padlocks
A paperclip, bobby pin, or wire are the burglar's favorite materials.
Padlocks come in a variety of varieties: varying in price, size, and design. A padlock for a garage is naturally different from a padlock used to lock luggage. Although both are padlocks.
The most common padlocks are spring-type. This design is used both to protect the contents of the barn and to preserve valuables in luggage. In a garage, such a lock is usually installed as an additional one. To open such a lock, you need to act on the internal spring. It is necessary to select a material that will optimally correspond to the size of the lock: a paper clip or a nail. And try to influence the spring with it.
How to break a barn padlock with a cylinder mechanism? You just need to destroy the secret mechanism of the lock. The most accessible way is to simply screw a self-tapping screw into the lock cylinder using a screwdriver, and then pull out the destroyed mechanism with a nail puller.
There is another simple way that allows you to preserve the lock after opening. You need to take a tin can, cut off the bottom and lid, and cut the cylinder in half. We take one half and cut out a T-shaped figure from it, the leg of which should be long enough to easily wrap around the bow. We fold the leg in a semicircle around the bow and insert it into the hole between the bow and the body. We rotate the structure in a circle. Having made a full turn, pull the shackle and open the lock.
Adviсe
When a problem appears, it usually takes a person by surprise. Therefore, you need to calm down, assess the situation and go to the store for a new larva. There are only a few points you need to pay attention to.
- Secrets, like locks, come in different sizes. They can differ not only in diameter, but also in length.
- In a hurry, we must not forget about the required color of the cylinder, otherwise the castle will look ridiculous.
- Cylinder security mechanisms are different: some of them have a key hole on both sides, others have only one, located outside, and a turntable is provided for closing from inside the apartment.
- Not every cylinder will suit every key; here you need advice from an experienced seller.
It is necessary to avoid purchasing Chinese-made larvae, since their material is fragile and they quickly become unusable.
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How to break a padlock
However, there are less intelligent methods of opening a lock, but, nevertheless, they are just as effective. The simplest option - especially effective for opening Chinese brands - is an angle grinder. Chinese steel is usually at least a little softer than that of domestic manufacturers.
Therefore, with maximum effort, in a very short period of time you can saw through the shackle and break the lock without any tricks. The shackle of a Chinese lock can be cut off with a hacksaw, cut with a bolt cutter or a rebar cutter.
There is another way to open a Chinese padlock in the absence of an angle grinder. Not everyone has a grinder, but scrap should definitely be available on the farm. This will require brute male strength. The crowbar must be placed between the shackle and the lock body. The end of the crowbar must be lifted upward with force, and the opposite end must be lowered with all force. With a successful combination of circumstances and sufficient force, the bow will pop out of the grooves. But this method may not work.
Briefly about the main thing
Losing the key to the front door is an unpleasant situation that requires certain skills to be able to enter the apartment. The simplest door lock can be easily opened using a standard master key, a wire from a paper clip or hairpin, or using a metal plate simulating a key. If this technique does not help and the cylinder does not turn, you should use a screwdriver to mechanically press out the tongue blocking the door.
If the cylinder is completely blocked, it is permissible to resort to rough mechanical intervention by drilling, knocking out or cutting out the lock. After such procedures, as a rule, an expensive restoration or replacement of the door is required.
Which padlock is the most reliable?
Choose a large lock made of durable steel and a thick, strong shackle for your garage
After reading in this article how to open a reliable padlock, any owner of a barn and garage will think about how to ensure the security of the garage and other premises. To do this, you just need to buy a more reliable lock than the one you opened and put the keys to it in safe places so that you can access them if you cannot find yours.
Choose a large lock made of durable steel and a thick, strong shackle for your garage. The thicker the shackle, the less effective the crowbar. Choose a lock with the most modern mechanism design. And try not to find yourself in such a situation again. To prevent the lock from jamming, it is better to provide timely care for it - lubrication. Lubricants are produced in a wide range by manufacturers of locking systems. As soon as you feel that the lock is jammed, change it.
If you need to open a lock urgently and you don’t have time to gain interesting, but not always necessary experience in opening a lock with a paper clip, it is better to call a lock opening service that has all the necessary tools, as well as amazing experience in opening systems of any design. Moreover, an experienced master will be able to open the lock in such a way that it remains fully operational and suitable for further use.
Varieties and classification
When choosing a furniture lock, you should clearly understand what material it will be attached to. Indeed, today there are a huge number of varieties of locking mechanisms.
All furniture locks can be divided into three main types - those mounted directly on the furniture; half recessed and fully built-in. The design of the locking mechanism itself directly depends on the material of the furniture on which it will be installed. Thus, there is a furniture lock for metal, wooden or glass doors. Depending on the scope of operation, there are harpoon-shaped, rotary, push-button and rack-and-pinion mechanisms.
Conclusion
This text in no way teaches you to open other people's locks and does not encourage you to commit illegal actions. It is purely for informational purposes, ready to help you in a difficult situation and once again emphasizes that if you care about the safety of your property, then you should not skimp on locks, especially padlocks.
As you know, a stingy person pays twice, and a stupid person pays three times. Therefore, before purchasing a padlock, read the technical data sheet of the product, which confirms that the lock has passed certification tests and its characteristics are not nice words.
Evaluate the weight of the lock, the hardening of the shackle, the security class; if possible, give preference to closed models that hide both the shackle and the eyes in the case. Your peace of mind is in your hands.
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